Kindergarten Teacher

About This Role

Kindergarten teachers create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. They develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study
• Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task
• Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities
• Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs
• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Strive to maximize the educational achievement of each student
• Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction within those lessons
• Utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student needs, and generate progress reports as required
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel
• Assign lessons, correct student work product, and review oral presentations
• Coordinate class field trips (as required)
• Prepare students for state-required achievement assessments
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and be willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum
• Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child
• Ensure classroom is clean, safe, and includes student-generated work on display as appropriate
• Implement all relevant policies governing student conduct
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner
• Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals
• Plan individual and/or group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's needs
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel
• Participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings
• Incorporate into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program
• Strive to establish cooperative relations and make reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums
• Cooperate with members of the administration, other staff, and with CSUSA
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records
• Participate in parent communication activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate)
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques
• Understanding of and commitment to company values
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable

Important Details

• Travel: within or outside of state

About the Company

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real-world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping its promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.